Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says

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Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says Government pursuing major economic reforms, Agriculture Minister says Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture said the government is firmly pursuing economic reforms centered on social justice, with the dual goal of ensuring that public subsidies and entitlements are delivered directly to citizens while safeguarding sustainable national food security. Speaking on Friday evening at a meeting of the ministry’s

Jan 3 202607:30

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in dairy, eggs, poultry production

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Iran achieves self-sufficiency in dairy, eggs, poultry production Iran achieves self-sufficiency in dairy, eggs, poultry production Tehran - Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in the production of dairy products, eggs, and poultry, reflecting steady growth in domestic agricultural output and food security, according to the deputy minister for livestock products affairs. “The country produces approximately 12.8 million tons of raw milk annually and exports around 2.5 million tons of dairy

Dec 30 202506:41

Mealworm farming project launched in Sistan villages

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Mealworm farming project launched in Sistan villages Mealworm farming project launched in Sistan villages Sistan-Baluchestan - The Agricultural Development Support Fund of the southwestern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, in collaboration with the Sistan Women’s Regional Fund, has launched a mealworm farming development project to support home-based businesses for rural women. "Following a successful pilot in Shahrak-e Mir village, the first phase will expand to six new farms, producing d

Dec 28 202519:58

Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says

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Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says Zanjan’s Tarom leads Iran in olive production, official says Zanjan - Tarom county of Zanjan province ranks first nationwide in olive production, with an annual output of around 60,000 tons, according to the head of the local Agriculture Office. Manouchehr Yarmohammadi said the county has 19,000 hectares of olive orchards, making it Iran’s leading olive-producing region. “About 70 percent of the harvest is processed in

Dec 27 202511:10

IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries

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IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries IOFS urges launch of strategic initiative to secure food security across Muslim countries Tehran – Leading officials from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have called for a radical shift in agricultural policy, urging the integration of "cutting-edge science with boots-on-the-ground practice" to safeguard food security across the Islamic world. Speaking at the high-level symposium o

Dec 26 202511:36

Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI

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Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI Indigenous livestock genetics key to climate adaptation: ASRI Tehran - The head of Animal Science Research Institute of Iran (ASRI) says the strategic use of indigenous livestock genetic resources is a critical tool for addressing climate change and strengthening food security. Speaking on the sidelines of a scientific roundtable attended by representatives from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) o

Dec 22 202511:28

Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming

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Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming Iran’s AREEO hosts intl. event on smart livestock farming Tehran - An international scientific roundtable on “Climate-Adapted Smart Livestock Farming” was held on Monday under the auspices of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). The event brought together delegations from 10 member states of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), along with ambassadors from several Per

Dec 22 202511:23

Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted

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Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Iranian beekeeping sector mapped, 86,000 apiaries counted Tehran - The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced the completion of the apiary census in the country for the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (started on March 21) and stated that the census of 86,000 apiaries across 448 counties was completed this year. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad added: “Based on the results of the apiary ce

Dec 20 202510:17

FMD under control, head of IVO says

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FMD under control, head of IVO says FMD under control, head of IVO says Tehran - Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been brought under control, with a nationwide free vaccination campaign for both small and large livestock set to begin in January, the head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization (IVO) announced. Alireza Rafieipour said the disease was first detected three months ago at a primary outbreak site in Tehran. “Immediate preventive measures were implemented in neighboring provi

Dec 14 202512:13

Modern beekeeping boosts honey production in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari

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Modern beekeeping boosts honey production in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari Modern beekeeping boosts honey production in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari Shahr-e Kord – The Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, in the southwest of Iran, said the adoption of modern beekeeping methods has significantly increased honey output in the province. Mehrab Karimi-Pour said that, based on this year’s apiary census, the province hosts more than 304,000 honeybee colonies, a

Dec 14 202510:07